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AIRLINE MANAGEMENT
Managing an airline takes more than shuttling passengers between airports. It includes scheduling, planning
networks, maintenance of aircraft, staffing, customer service and more.
When you major in airline management and operations at Purdue University you will gain the expertise
necessary to navigate the many aspects of managing an airline. You will gain a broad exposure to aviation
management with a strong focus on airline operations. Your courses will provide insights into how the world’s
public and private airlines to make daily and projected business decisions. Some of your first-year technical and
business courses include: aerospace vehicle propulsion and tracking systems, aviation business and basic aircraft
science
STRUCTURE OF AIRLINE MANGEMENT
The management is organized from the top down, more or less resembling a pyramid with airline departments
or divisions based on the different functions of the company.
1. Flight Dispatch: Responsible for preparing flight plans and requesting new flight slots from air traffic control
entities, like the FAA in North America and EUROCONTROL in Europe
2. Aircraft Control: Responsible for managing aircraft and is the central coordinator in operational controls
3. Crew Control: Manages crew resources, monitors crew check-ins and check-outs and updates crew rosters as
needed
4. Maintenance Services: Responsible for short-term maintenance scheduling and unplanned service
requirements
AIRLINE MARKETING
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It is a business practice of the airlines to build trust among frequent customers by rewarding them so that they
conduct business with the company continually.
• Provide world class service and value to users of the National Airspace System , including new entrants
• Leverage advanced technologies to safely and efficiently deliver flight services
• Timeliness in Service − Delays at baggage counters and in flight departure create a lasting negative
impact on the passengers.
• Assurance of Reliable Service − The airline staff committed to service and highest customer satisfaction.
The quality of service is always up.
• Convenience − Easy check-ins systems and ticket reservations.
• Attentiveness − The airline staff that recognizes needs and works a step ahead to meet them
constructively.
• Comfort − Adequate knee and leg room around seat.
• Meals − Free in-flight meals of satisfactory quality.
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• Safety and Security − Emphasis on safety and security.